Land is cheaper to purchase abroad in most countries than it is in the U.S. This has led some developers to seek out opportunities in places such as South America or the Caribbean where land is a fraction of the price as it is in many parts of the U.S.
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Lenders with the highest volume of small business loans, MCAs, and other products were supposed to begin collecting data by July 18, 2025, according to the original rules set forth by the CFPB. But now that might come with yet another delay.
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It’s clear the commercial real estate marketplace is changing, thanks to economic shifts, financial concerns and regulatory changes across property types. Appropriate knowledge of such shifts will allow brokers, originators and borrowers to identify opportunities in times of challenge.
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The biggest topic of conversation in commercial real estate right now, besides interest rates, is the large volume of debt maturing in the next few years. A total of $2.2 trillion in commercial debt is coming due between 2024 and the end of 2027, according to the data company Trepp.
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Below are recent treasuries and SOFR rates from Chatham Financial. Check out their site to view even more rates.
U.S. Treasuries
5 year
4.090% 07 Mar 2025
4.342% 10 Feb 2025
4.061% 08 Mar 2024
10 Year
4.316% 07 Mar 2025
4.502% 10 Feb 2025
4.088% 08 Mar 2024
SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate)
4.34000% 07 Mar 2025
4.35000% 10 Feb 2025
5.31000% 08 Mar 2024
Other U.S. Rates (Fed Funds Effective Rate)
4.330% 06 Mar 2025
4.330% 07 Feb 2025
5.330% 07 Mar 2024